COVID-19 / Coronavirus Resources for Business

The Burnaby Board of Trade has curated useful resources below to assist local businesses with accessing relevant information from the appropriate authorities and finding helpful tools to prepare for and mitigate potential business challenges related to COVID-19. Read below for general information, or click one of our quick links for more details on specific programs and resource areas.

Coughing or Sneezing into your sleeve and not into your hands or into the air;

Staying home if you are unwell to avoid spreading illness to others

If You Feel Sick

The Public Health Agency of Canada encourages individuals to stay home if they are feeling unwell. Symptoms of COVID-19 have included fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. If you are experiencing symptoms and think that you might have COVID-19, Fraser Health suggests you call your family doctor or 8-1-1 for assessment and access to testing. If you visit a health care provider, it is important to call ahead and inform them that you may be infected with COVID-19.

Health Resources:

Public Health Agency of Canada – This Government of Canada site provides updates on current cases, the current risk to Canadians, and latest updates on prevention, travel advisories and more.

BC Centre for Disease Control – The BC CDC has useful, BC-specific information on the virus, current risks, and tips for prevention available in English, Farsi, Punjabi and Traditional Chinese